Labour Hire Services Across Australia
Need workers on site this week? Chandler Macleod supplies pre-screened, site-ready labour hire workers to warehouses, factories, mine sites and construction projects across Australia. We're a licensed labour hire provider and we've been placing workers since 1959. We employ them, pay them and manage their compliance, so you get the people without the paperwork.
What Is Labour Hire?
Labour hire is when an agency supplies workers to your business but remains their legal employer. Chandler Macleod recruits, screens, employs and pays the worker. You direct their day-to-day work on your site. You get flexible staffing for peaks, projects or ongoing demand, without taking on payroll, award interpretation or employment risk directly.
Why Businesses Use Chandler Macleod for Labour Hire
Licensed and compliant in every state we operate
We hold labour hire licences where state law requires them, and we meet Fair Work, award and superannuation obligations for every worker. You can check our licence status on each state register.
Workers on site in 24 to 72 hours
For most industrial, warehouse and trade roles, we can place pre-screened workers within 24 to 72 hours, depending on location. Specialist and remote roles may take longer.
Safety built into every placement
Our WHS systems are certified to ISO 45001, and we won the 2025 RCSA Excellence in Safety Culture Award. Before anyone starts, we complete site inductions, check tickets and licences, and carry out drug and alcohol testing. We also work with you on hazard management and can run ongoing testing to meet your site requirements.
National reach, local teams
We have branches in every major city, and in key regional centres including Mackay, Newcastle, Coffs Harbour and Shepparton. We supply metro sites, regional plants and FIFO operations.
Where your workforce needs hands-on support, we place Account Managers on site to manage performance, reporting and worker engagement. More than 70 of our Account Managers work directly from client sites across Australia.
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Using a Licensed Labour Hire Provider
Several Australian states require labour hire providers to hold a licence. In those states, host businesses can face significant penalties for using an unlicensed provider.
| State or territory | Licensing scheme | Regulator |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria | Labour Hire Licensing Act 2018 | Labour Hire Authority |
| Queensland | Labour Hire Licensing Act 2017 | Labour Hire Licensing Compliance Unit |
| South Australia | Labour Hire Licensing Act 2017 | Consumer and Business Services |
| ACT | Labour Hire Licensing Act 2020 | Labour Hire Licensing Commissioner |
Chandler Macleod holds a licence in each of these jurisdictions. Before you engage any labour hire provider, check their licence on the relevant public register.
Same Job Same Pay: What It Means for Host Businesses
Under the Fair Work Act's "regulated labour hire arrangement order" provisions, introduced by the Closing Loopholes reforms, the Fair Work Commission can order that labour hire workers be paid at least what the host's enterprise agreement would pay them. Obligations have applied since 1 November 2024. Small businesses with fewer than 15 employees are generally exempt.
If your business has an enterprise agreement, or one is in negotiation, we'll work through whether an order applies or could apply. Where one does, we'll make sure our workers are paid correctly.
Labour Hire Roles We Supply
We fill both single shifts and full crews, including:
Warehouse and logistics
Forklift drivers, pickers and packers, stores people, dispatch staff.
Manufacturing and production
Process workers, machine operators, assemblers, quality inspectors.
Transport
MR, HR and HC truck drivers, couriers, yard staff.
Construction and civil
General labourers, traffic controllers, trades assistants, plant operators.
Mining and resources
Operators, maintenance crews, site services, FIFO and DIDO workers.
Trades
Fitters, welders, electricians, mechanics.
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Industries We Support
Manufacturing labour hire
Transport and logistics labour hire
Mining labour hire
Construction labour hire
Renewable energy
How Our Labour Hire Service Works
01
Brief
Tell us the roles, numbers, start date, award, EBA or any specific pay requirements, site requirements and shift patterns.
02
Source and screen
We draw on our existing worker pool and networks, and check right to work, references, tickets and licences.
03
Induct
We complete safety inductions (yours and ours) and site-specific requirements before day one.
04
Deploy
Workers arrive on site, ready to start.
05
Manage
We handle rostering, timesheets, payroll, super, award interpretation and ongoing worker care.
06
Scale
Add or reduce workers as your demand changes.
Labour Hire, Direct Casual or Permanent? Choosing the Right Option
| Labour Hire | Direct casual hire | Permanent recruitment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal employer | Chandler Macleod | Your business | Your business |
| Payroll, super and awards | We manage | You manage | You manage |
| Speed to fill | Typically 1 - 2 days depending upon role type | Depends on your team | 1 - 2 weeks |
| Flexibility to scale | High | Moderate | Depends upon role type |
| Best for | Peaks, projects, ongoing variable demand | Small, stable casual needs | Long-term core roles |
Need longer-term workers with more security? Ask about Maximum Term Employment.
Hiring for office or professional roles? See Temp & Contract Recruitment.
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Labour Hire FAQs
What is a labour hire company?
A labour hire company supplies workers to other businesses. It employs those workers directly, and handles their pay, super and compliance. The host business directs the work on site.
Is Chandler Macleod a licensed labour hire provider?
Yes. We hold labour hire licences in Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and the ACT, where licensing is required by law.
Do I have to use a licensed labour hire provider?
In states with licensing schemes, host businesses generally must use a licensed provider, and penalties can apply if they don't. Check the requirements in each state where you operate.
How quickly can you supply labour hire workers?
For most industrial, warehouse and trade roles, we place pre-screened workers within 24 to 72 hours. Specialist, remote and FIFO roles may need more lead time.
Who is responsible for safety on site?
Under WHS law, both the labour hire provider and the host business have duties to keep workers safe. We consult and coordinate with you on hazards, inductions and PPE. We also check in with our workers throughout each assignment.
How is labour hire priced?
You pay an hourly charge rate. It covers the worker's wages, superannuation, payroll tax, workers' compensation insurance and our service fee. You get one invoice for all hours worked.
Can I offer a labour hire worker a permanent role?
Yes. Many of our workers move into permanent roles with the businesses they're placed with. Conversion terms are set out in your service agreement.
Do you supply workers for remote and FIFO sites?
Yes. We supply workers to mine sites, regional plants and remote projects, and manage inductions, mobilisation and WHS requirements.
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